
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to the lowest price of the year
By Cale Hunt published
Deals If there's an affordable CPU I'd recommend every PC gamer get, it's the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It just hit a new low for 2025 at Amazon as part of the Memorial Day deals event.

AMD copies NVIDIA, burying its new 8GB GPU at Computex
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware AMD revealed its mid-range Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs at Computex 2025, taking a page from NVIDIA's playbook and completely avoiding mention of the 8GB model.

NZXT's refreshed H9 Flow RGB+ is the best PC case I've used
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NZXT refreshed its H9 Flow RGB+ for 2025, and I was able to build my gaming PC inside ahead of launch. It's an impressive case made for enthusiasts, and it's easy to recommend.

This new PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial could be perfect for laptops
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Crucial announced a new T710 PCIe 5.0 SSD made for high-performance laptops and desktop PCs. With it comes a new X10 portable SSD with USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2x2) speed.

NVIDIA's RTX 5060 is here, but where are all the reviews?
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware NVIDIA launched its RTX 5060 GPUs for desktops and laptops today, but they come without any real reviews. Here's what's going on behind the scenes.

These are the best pre-built gaming PCs we've tested
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC These pre-built systems are highly configurable and ready to ship so you don't have to wait.

The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.

Intel appears to be working on an Arc B770 Battlemage GPU
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Intel's social media team has been teasing us with Arc B770 hints lately, which is great news for value-conscious PC gamers looking for an alternative to NVIDIA and AMD.

DOOM: The Dark Ages with NVIDIA MFG 4x enabled is incredible
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives with native ray tracing and heavy system demands, which is a perfect testing bed for NVIDIA's Multi Frame Gen. Here are the results.

Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.

This RTX 4060 gaming laptop with OLED display is now $470 cheaper
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The gaming laptop we called "beautiful and slim with an incredible display" is now $470 cheaper, making it a way better deal than its main competition.

Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested.

Plugable's new dock supports five 4K@60Hz displays with USB-C
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Plugable's UD-7400PD is a new USB-C dock that supports five external 4K displays. It sets a new standard for all laptop docks, and it doesn't cost as much as you might think.

DOOM: The Dark Ages PC performance issues and how to fix them
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages is here, but it arrives with a long list of issues. Most are related to PC, with NVIDIA drivers seemingly causing the most chaos. Good news: some fixes are available.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.

These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.

When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
By Zachary Boddy, Cale Hunt last updated
Minecraft We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.

NVIDIA's Game Ready driver for DOOM: The Dark Ages is here
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 13 in early access, and those with an NVIDIA GPU will need this Game Ready driver to make it look as good as possible.

The Surface Pro 12-inch is a huge upgrade over Microsoft's Surface Go 4
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is similar to the Surface Go 4 in that they're both compact 2-in-1 PCs. But just how much better is the new Pro device?

I compared the Surface Pro 12-inch to Apple's iPad Air M3
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is an impressive 2-in-1 PC, and a lot of people are wondering how it measures up to the latest iPad Air M3. I can help.

I tested CalDigit's Element 5 Hub to see if it's worth $280
By Cale Hunt published
Accessories CalDigit's Element 5 Hub fixes everything I didn't like about the original Element 4 Hub, all the while upgrading performance to accommodate Thunderbolt 5 speed. Is it the right hub for you?

Best PC gaming accessories of 2025
By Rebecca Spear last updated
PC gaming Made the switch to PC gaming? Need a few upgrades? From monitors to mouse mats, we have the best PC gaming accessories collected right here.

Want to play WoW? These PCs are your best options.
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Need a new PC to run World of Warcraft and WoW Classic? There are many great options out there, but I've narrowed it down to six laptops and desktops with a mix of performance and cost.
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